Pot Luck – a beginner’s guide to container gardening by Graham Burnett Whether you’ve got a tiny balcony, a paved-over yard, or just a windowsill and a bit of ambition, growing your own food in the city is more achievable … Continue reading →
“By the edge of the forest they spied a fine patch To mulch, sow and then reap By the edge of the forest they spied a fine patch And to grow fruit and veg there a plan did they hatch … Continue reading →
Late winter is the time of stillness in the garden, when the earth rests and retreats within itself. Yet even though visible growth has temporarily ceased, the dormant phase will soon be ending, and before we know it the wheel … Continue reading →
The four evergreens of holly, ivy, mistletoe and yew will forever be entwined with legends and magic. In this latest column from the Idler magazine Graham Burnett focuses on their symbolism and uses, with a few tips on how to … Continue reading →
In Praise of Elderflowers Around the corner from our house the elder bushes are coming into full flower – a sure sign that summer is finally arriving. A native to Europe, North America and parts of Asia, probably the best … Continue reading →
Growing Your Own – a Beginners Guide Spring is here – time to start thinking about growing your own. But where to begin? Gardening is like learning to cook – Start with the basics and your skills will soon increase. … Continue reading →
An extract from our latest publication, Make Compost, Not Work – gardening columns from the Idler available here The Symphony of the Soil Spring is on the way, and the earth is beginning to warm up and come to life … Continue reading →
Join us from 7pm onwards on Thursday 13th March at Craftwerk Beers in Southend on Sea for the launch of Graham Burnett’s latest book ‘MAKE COMPOST, NOT WORK!’, collecting twenty years of articles, columns and artwork written for the Idler … Continue reading →
MAKE COMPOST NOT WORK! Collected gardening columns and art from the Idler magazine, 2005 – 2024 by Graham Burnett. We are super-excited to launch our Kickstarter campaign for Graham’s latest book, due to be published in January 2025. Head on … Continue reading →
A Brief Fungal Foray The symbiotic relationships between fungi and the rest of the ecosystem could hold the answer to life, the universe and everything, says Graham Burnett in this excerpt from our latest publication ‘Make Compost, Not Work! – gardening … Continue reading →
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